Huron County Circuit Court listings

A Caseville man pleaded not guilty in court on Monday to a charge of killing/torturing animals.

Joseph James Ales, 18, is scheduled to appear for a one-day jury trial on Nov. 6. His bond was continued.

Ales is being represented by Pigeon-based attorney Diana Kessler.

Man receives prison sentence for crimes

A current prisoner, formerly a Bad Axe man, was sentenced to more time in prison during court proceedings this week.

Aaron M. Herrington, 31, was sentenced to three and a half years — maximum 30 years — in prison for one count of breaking and entering with intent. In that file, he received credit for 178 days served. Herrington was also sentenced to one year and four months — maximum five years — for one count of felon in possession of a weapon. He was given credit for 145 days served.

Herrington was ordered to pay $260 to the Crime Victims Rights fund, $136 in State Minimum Costs and restitution in an amount to be determined.

The sentences will run concurrently and also concurrently with a prison sentence he's been serving.

A Pontiac woman pleaded no contest in court this week to a charge of third-degree home invasion.

Danielle L. Surrett, 44, is scheduled to appear in court next on Sept. 24 for sentencing. Her bond was continued.

Surrett is being represented by Bad Axe-based attorney Dallas Rooney.

Mute plea entered for alleged probation violator

A Harbor Beach man, this week, stood mute to a charge of probation violation.

Damon Rae Cash, 25, is scheduled to appear for a probation violation hearing on Aug. 27. His bond was modified to $10,000 personal recognizance and he will be subject to drug/alcohol tests at Chance to Change.

Cash is being represented by Sebewaing-based attorney Jessica Riskey.

Woman jailed for third OWI

A Pigeon woman was sentenced this week to 270 days in jail for one count of operating while intoxicated-third offense.

Megan Jean Henne-Lee, 28, will serve 60 days immediately and the remaining time will be held in abeyance of her 48-month probation period. She was ordered to pay $130 to the Crime Victims Rights fund, $68 in State Minimum Costs and $500 in fines.

She was granted work release and must seek outpatient substance abuse treatment. She was ordered to not consume alcohol and will be subject to alcohol testing. She must also complete 60 days of community service.

Henne-Lee was represented by Bad Axe-based attorney Kyle O'Mara.

Man stands mute to probation violation

A Pigeon man stood mute in court this week to previously violating conditions of his probation.

Derrick M. Wolschlager, 22, is scheduled to appear in court next for a probation violation hearing on Aug. 27.

Wolschlager is being represented by Bad Axe-based attorney Kyle O'Mara.

Woman sentenced for tampering with device

A Snover woman was sentenced to 330 days in jail this week for tampering with an electronic device.

Tricia A. Deo, 28, was given credit for 96 days served. She was ordered to pay $130 to the Crime Victims Rights fund, $68 in State Minimum Costs and $60 toward DNA testing.